Choose from 20 venues offering patch test for hair near Portland Street, Manchester

Head on over to NQ Wax Studio, Manchester, your one-stop shop for all beauty essentials. If you're all out of wax, then say goodbye to those pesky hairs with fuss-free de-fuzz sessions, that'll have you bare-legged and beach-ready in no time at all. Or check out the treasure trove of extras and begin a lash love affair with the amazing lash lifts and bespoke brows, amongst other eye-catching treatments on the menu. So book in now for flawless finishes and beauty secrets so good, be careful brow you use them.

PLEASE NOTE : For the best waxing results, please ensure your hair has been left to grow for at least 4 weeks after any form of hair removal before your appointment. If your hair is too short at the time of your visit, the service cannot be performed, and the appointment will be charged. A new appointment will need to be scheduled, and we cannot accommodate rescheduling on the day.

Nearest public transport:

Based in the heart of the Northern Quarter, Manchester Victoria Station is just a short 11-minute stroll away.

The team:

With tons of experience and substantial charm, our team of experts will leave you feeling refreshed and radiating elegance - it's truly service with a style.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, charming and friendly.
• Specialises in: Waxing, with a blend of technical expertise and patient-centered care.
• Brands and products used: Lycon, HD Brows and Nouveau Lashes.

Nestled in the heart of Manchester's renowned King Street, Angel & Co. presents a bustling salon rejuvenated by a complete refurbishment and fresh management team. Our team comprises skilled hair stylists and beauticians, including familiar faces and a host of new team members, all dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service.

Step into our modern salon space, where professionalism, efficiency, and comfort define your experience from when you arrive until you walk out the door.

Welcome to one of Manchester's top hair and beauty spots - The Dalton Street Salon has you covered for all your cuts, colours, nails and blow drys for ladies and gents.

Ideally located in the city centre, close to Victoria station, this unisex salon is not only family-friendly but also animal-friendly, only using products that haven't been tested on animals.

You'll find the experienced and capable staff are happy to cater to any style you're after and they use quality brands such as Neal and Wolf, Mood, Chromeaplex and Cloud 9.

If you're looking for a relaxed and friendly environment, take some time out for yourself and book in your next appointment at The Dalton Street Salon.

Come and discover Love is in The Hair by Aggela hair and beauty salon in Manchester! Enjoy a pleasant moment in a beautifully decorated space where you'll feel right at home. Aggela welcomes you with a smile to offer you personalised services tailored to your needs, to enhance not only your hair but also your skin and nails.

Nearest public transport:

The Shudehill tram stop, which is served by several lines, is located close to the exhibition centre. For greater flexibility, the New Cross bus stop (Stop EF) is even closer.

The team:

Aggela warmly welcomes you to the salon.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Very modern and professional.
• Specialises in: Colour specialist.
• Brands and products used: KEUNE
• The extra touches: At Love is in The Hair by Aggela you can also enjoy a waxing session or nail beauty.

If you're on a quest to enhance your natural beauty, then look no further than The Glow Up Social in Manchester, where various eyelash extensions, microblading, threading, waxing and facials & laser hair removal take place.

Multi-talented lash and brow artist Farzana has been perfecting her trade for over 8 years having discovered that their passion allowing women to feel beautiful.

Resculpt your brows with a bespoke microblading treatment designed to fit your features naturally. Choose from lengthening extensions with the likes of classic, hybrid or insta-favourite Russian volume.

Whatever beauty look you're after, The Glow Up Social will create something to smile about.

Visit The Nail & Beauty Bar by Jenny in central Manchester, for a range of services including gel mani-pedis, acrylic nail extensions, as well as brow and lash upgrades.

Nearest public transport:
Tram and bus.

The team:
They are very talkative, friendly and welcoming and very client focused.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern and welcoming.
• The extra touches: Works at New Church house which is a lovely salon in central Manchester, and is a lovely lady offering a range of beauty treatments.

Based just moments from Manchester Town Hall, Claritys is an elegantly styled hair salon offering gorgeous haircuts and dynamic colours. Combining years of experience with creativity and flair, they offer a luxury service in the heart of the city.

Housed in a beautiful grade II listed building, their modern interior is both spacious and sleek. Immaculately presented and brightly lit, it creates the ideal space for an afternoon of indulgence. Relax and unwind as their highly trained team showcase their skills, offering tailor-made treatments and expert advice to deliver a glamorous and long lasting look. Their services include hair ups, highlights and makeup application, providing a complete pamper experience that is guaranteed to leave you smiling.

House of Evelyn is Manchester's new and exclusive luxury unisex hair and beauty spot, situated in the heart of the city centre. The salon offers an extremely wide variety of both classic and current hair and beauty treatments.

This stunning salon opened in June 2017 in the upmarket Spring Gardens, centred in the business district area of Manchester. It's a truly majestic and monumental place where you can relax and enjoy top of the range hair and beauty treatments that will make any woman feel special.

House of Evelyn is fully equipped with a team of expert hair stylists, colourists and beauty therapists who strive to deliver optimum results. Peruse the menu, and you'll be presented with a cross section of head-to-toe treatments including; haircuts, hair colouring, facials, massages, body wraps, manicures, pedicures and much more.

Only the most prestigious brands in the industry are used to compliment the skilled staff, ensuring you receive a five-star service.

The salon is within a 10-minute walking distance to major transport links, including both Manchester Victoria and Piccadilly and 6-minutes to St Peter's Square tram stop.

A lush location for ladies who love to feel and look fabulous, book yourself into Manchester's premium piece of paradise for a worthwhile experience.

Tucked away in Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter, Paloma's Beauty is an exclusive salon offering a unique blend of traditional and progressive health and beauty services. Just moments from the Manchester Arndale, they deliver first class rejuvenating skin treatments for both men and women.

Their soothing green interior provides a tranquil space for all your beauty needs. Offering two private therapy rooms, you can relax in complete comfort as you immerse yourself in their comprehensive menu. Specialising in Balinese spa treatments, including massage, reflexology and cupping, you can also enjoy a wide array of progressive beauty services too. Taking into consideration each client's specific needs, they provide a tailor-made experience that leaves you feeling revived, refreshed and completely renewed.

Mai Salon is a spacious, newly renovated hair salon set within a beautiful glass-fronted building and centrally located in Manchester, just a stone's throw from St Peter's Square.

Khanh and her team will ensure you receive a very warm welcome followed by a fabulous hairdressing experience. Mai Salon couldn't be easier to find with many bus, train and tram links on the doorstep as well as multiple parking options.

Take a little time out for yourself and let the experienced and friendly team take care of the rest.

This is HQ YOU, yes YOU!
City Centre based salon currently offering Manchester's only 4 Wavelength Hair removal machines, the Perma-ice Quattro Max! Enter into this welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as provided with expert advice and guidance.

Nearest public transport:

Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria stations are within a 14-minute walking radius of the salon.

The team:

Both male and female technicians are available. Alice and Ashley have been a part of the health and wellness industry for years, Alice is a qualified Massage Therapist for 7 years and Ashley, a registered Physiotherapist for 8.
They will ensure you feel happy and healthy, and they are excited for you to start your journey to a hair and hassle-free life, whether that be getting rid of those pesky painful ingrown hairs, PCOS hair growth or simply just smooth legs for summer!

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, charming and friendly.
• Specialises in: Laser treatments
• Brands and products used: PermaICE Quattro MAX (Brand new technology 4 Wave length laser) It reaches the hair much deeper than IPL and a 3 wave laser, it targets all hair and skin types 1-6, so it is suitable for dark skin with darker course hair, to fair light skin and everything in between. Their laser has an inbuilt cooler which cools the skin immediately to -18, so the heat from the laser which causes the pain is reduced.

Joseph Elliott Hairdressing is a charming and elegant hair salon nestled in the heart of Manchester, on the bustling Peter Street. This venue offers a welcoming and relaxing environment for clients to sit back and enjoy a transformative beauty experience.

Nearest Public Transport

For those travelling by public transport, Joseph Elliott Hairdressing is conveniently located close to St. Peter's Square tram stop, just a brisk two-minute walk away. Alternatively, Manchester Oxford Road station is also within a comfortable walking distance, taking only nine minutes on foot.

The Team

At Joseph Elliott Hairdressing, a small but dedicated team of professional staff members are on hand to ensure every client is taken care of. With a warm approach and a keen eye for detail, they strive to provide a personalised service that leaves clients feeling refreshed and revitalised.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Inviting, Relaxing, Professional
• Specialises in: Hairdressing
• Brands and products used: Wella

Based in Manchester’s thriving Northern Quarter, Michael John Hairdressing & Barbering is an elite training academy offering exceptional services at affordable prices.

Seeking new clients for their Year 1, 2 and 3 students, this is a unique opportunity to grab a new look at a fraction of the usual price.

The Michael John Academy boasts highly-skilled tutors, all of whom have a passion for their work and a dedication to delivering only the highest standards of service.

Students are trained in the latest cutting and colouring techniques, ensuring they remain at the forefront of fashion.

The elegantly styled salon is a unique blend of modern design and classical touches, with ornate mirrors combining with chic furnishings to create a warm but professional space.

Each cohort of students work on a different day; with Mondays belonging to Year 2 students, Tuesdays to more-experienced Year 3 students, and Year 1 students making their debut on Wednesdays.

Choose a day according to your preferred level of experience and treat yourself to some cut-price colouring or styling at Michael John Hairdressing & Barbering, found on Manchester's Oldham Street.

Please note: A patch test is required 24-48 hours prior to this treatment. Please contact the salon to arrange this, if this isn't complete your appointment will to cancelled.

Enhance your natural beauty at Demluxestudio, Manchester, a beauty space that offers an extensive list of skin treatments and a variety of beauty solutions, to help you reach your true goddess state.

Nearest public transport:

A 2-minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens stop will lead you to Demluxestudio.

The team:

With tons of experience, this skillful technician will bring your visions to reality, ensuring you'll have a great experience and that you'll leave feeling pampered.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, serene.
• Specialises in: Semi permanent makeup.
• Brands and products used: Tina Davies.

Step into the divine realm of Zest Beauty, Manchester, where heavenly brows and the finest in falsies are crafted with meticulous care and expertise. This aficionado specializes in creating masterpieces that will leave you feeling like a goddess. At Zest Beauty they believe that the eyes are not just a mere feature, they elevate your entire face and are the windows to your soul. Understanding this, the expert on hand treats each appointment uniquely, painting strokes of perfection and balance. Let the talented technician elevate your eyes to heavenly heights, giving you the confidence to conquer the world, one perfectly arched brow at a time.

Nearest public transport:

Both Deansgate and Manchester Oxford Road stations are within a 10-minute walking radius of the venue.

The team:

With a delicate touch and an eye for symmetry, this glamour guru sculpts brings out your natural beauty and enhances your facial features. With bespoke brows or and fabu-lash extensions, this skilled artist will customise a look that harmonises with your unique style and personality.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Brows and lashes.
• The extra touches: English and Albanian are spoken fluently at the venue.

Cloud 9 Aesthetics & Brow Avenue Brow Company is a beauty clinic room, within The Angel & Co Salon, Manchester, with treatments such as fillers, cosmetic injectables, brow lamination, signature brows, bespoke brows, shape & tint, LVL Lashes, everything brows and more. The venue prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

Nearest public transport:

Manchester Piccadilly station is a 12-minute walk away.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for beauty and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, clean and friendly.
• Specialises in: Aesthetics and skin.

If you're looking for the perfect nail, waxing or eyebrow treatments in Manchester, there's nowhere better than Janea Nails & Beauty. Based in the centre of the city, this modern and welcoming nail and waxing salon has all you need for the treatment of your dreams. From gel manis and pedis to acrylic extensions and nail art, there are nail treatments for everyone here. This salon also has a complete range of waxing and eyebrow treatments making Janea Nails & Beauty convenient for all your beauty needs. Make the most of your visit by enjoying a glass of fizz or a soft drink while the experts get to work.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is just off Cross Street and has paid parking spaces nearby. Manchester Victoria station is just a 10-minute stroll away. Book in today for some pampering.

The team:

The team have been handpicked for being some of the best in the business: with their combined years of experience, you're sure to get the personalised look you want.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Fede Holistic Beauty & Massage is located in Manchester city centre.
Vast range of Massages and beauty treatments performed by a talented team with many years of experience, great technique and incredible passion.

Nearest public transport

Shudehill tram and bus station just 5-minute walk away.

The team

The venue is managed by a small team of dedicated staff members. Their main responsibility is to ensure every client receives top-quality service and leaves the venue feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and satisfied. Their commitment, professionalism and expertise go a long way in making the venue a preferred choice for many.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: relaxing, inviting, professional
• Specialises in: Massages & Facials

Located at the Royal Exchange, Rose Beauty Salon is an exclusive boutique providing luxurious treatments to help glamourise your look. Situated inside James and Peter Hair salon, they offer a secluded and tranquil space away from the noise of the city.

The bright and immaculately presented interior creates a peaceful retreat for your to relax and unwind. Manned by a team of friendly and welcoming therapists, all trained to the highest of standards, you can indulge in comfort at the hands of a true beauty expert. Services include waxing, threading, makeup and more, providing a comprehensive salon experience that promises to pamper you from head to toe.

Located in the heart of Manchester, within Salon 51, Aimee Lee Howarth is a premier beauty destination for those seeking top-notch hair services. Here, you will find a variety of treatments to look and feel at your best.

Nearest public transport:

The shop is easily accessible by public transport, and it's just 1 minute away from the Canal Street bus stop (lines 7, 793).

The team:

Aimee Lee is an experienced hairdresser who is happy to welcome each client into the shop and always goes the extra mile to guarantee a pleasing experience for everybody.

What we like about the venue:

• Specialises in: curly blowdry, hair up, extensions, and colouring services.